Advanced Muscle Mechanics
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03/12/2026
The bench press hasn’t changed in 100 years. But the science finally has.
For decades, lifters have pressed on the same flat surface, despite the fact that the human spine, rib cage, and shoulder complex aren’t flat.
So what happens when you change the pressing surface instead of the weight?
A newly published peer-reviewed study in the International Journal of Exercise Science (2026) tested resistance-trained lifters performing bench press at 70% of their 1RM.
When the bench was equipped with The Launch Pad®, researchers measured:
⚡ +17.5% faster bar velocity
💪 +24–27% greater pec activation
📏 +15.8% greater range of motion
🔋 +8.8% higher power output
Same lifters.
Same load.
Same exercise.
Completely different performance.
The reason is simple:
When posture improves, mechanics improve.
And when mechanics improve, performance follows.
The Launch Pad® converts a flat bench into a biomechanically optimized pressing surface, allowing athletes to move more explosively, recruit more muscle, and generate more power without increasing weight.
This is now the third peer-reviewed university study validating the concept and we’re just getting started..
Maybe the bench press didn’t need more weight.
Maybe it needed better design.
Stay Tuned.
10/29/2025
🔥 Event Announcement!
On November 8th, Kyle Young — Director of Education and Team USA Head Coach for USPA Powerlifting, and Founder of Dream Team Performance — and Andrew Harvot — Co-Founder & CEO of Advanced Muscle Mechanics and inventor of The Launch Pad® — will be teaming up at the NSCA Florida State Clinic at the University of Central Florida for a special hands-on presentation you won’t want to miss! 💪⚡
They’ve prepared an exciting, interactive session that dives deep into performance, biomechanics, and training innovation — offering something valuable for every coach, athlete, and strength professional in attendance.
If you’re in or around Central Florida, make sure to stop by! It’s going to be an incredible experience, and both Andrew and Kyle are looking forward to contributing to an unforgettable event and connecting with the community.
Your ability to isolate your biceps depends on how well you stabilize your shoulder. That’s why most lifters train arms, but few actually isolate them.
The Advanced Muscle Mechanics Launch Pad changes that.
Engineered with intention, its downward-sloping top and chamfered side panels create a uniquely supportive surface that fits seamlessly into your armpit, aligning your humerus and locking your shoulder in place for laser-focused isolation.
✅ Stabilizes your shoulder complex.
✅ Eliminates extraneous body movements.
✅ Maximizes biceps tension.
✅ Builds a stronger mind-muscle connection.
Drop it on an incline bench.
Lean in. Lock in.
And curl with intention.
Because when your setup and position are dialed in, your performance follows.
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